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We Were Liars’ Launches on Prime Video as Eight-Episode YA Mystery

Prime Video’s adaptation spotlights Emily Alyn Lind investigating a mysterious accident that fractured her memory on a wealthy family’s private island.

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'We Were Liars' is about to launch on Prime Video (Photo: Prime Video)
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Overview

  • All eight episodes of the E. Lockhart adaptation debuted on Prime Video on June 18, 2025.
  • Emily Alyn Lind leads an ensemble cast that includes Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor and Joseph Zada under showrunners Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie.
  • The story moves between flashbacks and present-day as Cadence Sinclair returns to Beechwood Island seeking to recover lost memories and expose family rivalries.
  • Early reviews highlight the series’ nuanced exploration of wealth, privilege and intergenerational conflicts across both teen and adult storylines.
  • Production design, costume choices and a curated soundtrack bring the New England private island setting vividly to life.